Chapter 57

"Thank you, Mr. Garcia. I've already had something to eat, so I'll skip the festivities."

She hadn't told McNeil when she moved out of his house, but she doubted he

cared.

After all, she'd come to Curtis's company without McNeil knowing a thing.

His childhood crush-his little darling—was here, and if she showed up, it would probably just ruin his mood.

They were already on the verge of divorce. There was no point in making things more difficult for each other. Better to part ways with some dignity.

"Alright, then."

Curtis sounded a little disappointed. He'd hoped to introduce Victoria to Violet as well.

Both women were financial prodigies-he thought they could really learn from each other.

Violet glanced at Curtis. She'd just overheard him making a call to "Victoria." So Curtis was clearly on Victoria's side, which left Violet feeling a little sour. With McNeil here, Victoria's presence would only spoil the atmosphere.

"Do you need something else?"

Curtis's face, McNeil thought he seemed a bit out of

faint smile. "I was hoping to introduce someone to you today. She's a rare talent-I haven't met anyone like her

was talking about Victoria and shot a quick glance at McNeil- but

McNeil had recommended Victoria

said

new assistant?" Violet asked, testing the waters-and watching McNeil

Marchand is incredibly sharp. She's my new assistant- actually started two days before you. She's a Northriver University

coolly. "So you've been acting

McNeil a curious glance, then

how

had landed the job at Quantum Core Technologies all

had, he certainly wouldn't be joking about her with

on

knew perfectly well: even if she and McNeil were childhood friends, Victoria was still his wife paper. No

bother to hide a thing.

maybe I'll introduce you guys

bit back a smile,

Now this was juicy.

his eye on Victoria, Victoria was working at

with his best

certain that McNeil had no

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